Letters: Nov. 19, 1984

I arrived in this strange land as a student three years ago, and am
delighted and bemused to see the two presidential candidates tear each
other apart, especially in the debates [NATION, Oct. 29]. I do not know
which man is better. But I do know I like the U.S. because all this is
happening without a single stone being thrown.

Jun Sung Lee Hoboken, N.J.

The ability to debate is not necessarily the sign of an effective
leader. In fact, debates are often won by the candidate most skilled in
the...